Packing list for travelling with a baby
With a baby it's the small things that save the day: a spare outfit, a dummy you can find in the dark, enough nappies for a delay. Treat this as a starting point and scale the amounts to your baby's age and how long you're away.
30 items in 6 sections
The list is yours: change it, and share it with the people you travel with.
Changing
- Nappies (about 6–8 a day)
- Wipes
- Changing mat
- Changing bag
- Nappy cream
- Nappy bags
Feeding
- Breast pump or bottles and formula (as needed)
- Bibs×3
- Dummy×2
- Flask of hot water
- Baby food and spoon (from about 6 months)
Sleeping
- Travel cot (check whether the place has one)
- Baby sleeping bag
- Comforter
- Night light
Clothes
- Bodysuits×6
- Sleepsuits×3
- Wool layer
- Hat
- Socks
- Spare outfit in hand luggage
Out & about
- Car seat
- Baby carrier
- Pushchair
- Sunshade/rain cover
Health & papers
- Thermometer
- Infant fever relief (follow the dosage on the pack)
- Baby's passport/ID
- Health records
- Travel insurance
Tips and variations
Flying
Breastfeeding, a bottle or a dummy at take-off and landing can help with ear pressure. Many airlines let you take the pushchair to the gate; check the rules for baby food in hand luggage.
Cabin or winter
A pushchair footmuff and wool in several layers; check that the cabin has a safe place to sleep and stays warm at night.